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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,753.92, 14,847.30 and 8,769.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,753.92, 14,847.30 and 8,769.24 is: 12,107.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,753.92 : 14,847.30 = 8,769.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,753.92/14,847.30 = 8,769.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,753.92x = 14,847.30 × 8,769.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,753.92x = 130,199,537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,199,537.05/10,753.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,107.17

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